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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205.17, 283.38 and 152.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205.17, 283.38 and 152.85 is: 211.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205.17 : 283.38 = 152.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205.17/283.38 = 152.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205.17x = 283.38 × 152.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205.17x = 43,314.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,314.63/205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.12

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